Tip Calculator: How Much to Tip & Split the Bill
At the end of a meal, you need two numbers: how much tip to leave and what each person owes. A free tip calculator multiplies the bill by your tip percent, then splits the total — faster than phone math when the check arrives.
This guide covers U.S. tipping norms, the tip formula, splitting evenly, and how this diner tool differs from a restaurant tip out calculator used by staff to share tips.
Add tip % and split the bill in seconds
Free tip calculator — presets, per-person totals, no signup.
How to Calculate a Tip
Total = Bill + Tip
Per person = Total ÷ Guests
Example: $86.50 bill, 18%, 2 people
Tip = 86.50 × 0.18 = $15.57. Grand total = $102.07. Each person pays about $51.04 if splitting evenly.
How Much Should You Tip? (U.S. Guide)
- Sit-down restaurants: 15–20% common; 18–20% for good service; 20%+ for excellent or large parties when auto-gratuity is not already added.
- Delivery: often 15–20% or a flat minimum on small orders; check app defaults.
- Counter / takeout: optional tip jar culture varies; $1–2 or 10% is a common courtesy where staff prep and package orders.
- Travel: norms differ widely — research local etiquette; some countries include service charge.
Add tip % and split the bill in seconds
Free tip calculator — presets, per-person totals, no signup.
Tip on Pre-Tax or Post-Tax?
Many diners tip on the pre-tax subtotal because tax is not service. Others tip on the full total for simplicity. Either approach is fine if you are consistent and fair. If the receipt already includes an automatic gratuity (common for large parties), do not double-tip unless you want to add extra.
Tip Calculator vs Tip Out Calculator
This tip calculator is for guests deciding what to leave. A tip out calculator is for restaurant teams splitting a tip pool by role percentages, hours, or points — different problem, same industry.
Related Tools
- Tip Calculator — tip %, split, per-person totals
- Tip Out Calculator — staff tip pool splits
- Percentage Calculator — general percent math
Add tip % and split the bill in seconds
Free tip calculator — presets, per-person totals, no signup.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much should I tip at a restaurant?
In the U.S., typically 15–20% for table service.
What is a 20% tip on $50?
$10 tip · $60 total.
Do you tip on tax?
Pre-tax is common; post-tax is also fine — stay consistent.
Is the tip calculator free?
Yes on ToolMars.